Martin, Victoria, RN

NextGen Supports for Independence, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. NextGen empowers families and autistic young adults to find, train, and retain caregivers who value each person’s communication style, autonomy, and strengths. We connect individuals with the tools, networks, and housing pathways needed to build fulfilling, self-directed lives.

We envision a future where every autistic adult has access to competent, respectful caregivers; where non-speakers can fully exercise communication choice with appropriate education; and where supported and independent living options are available across the lifespan—providing continuity of care as family caregivers age.

• * NextGen connects families with information and community resources that support the development of strong, self-directed support networks.
• *Our training covers how to identify qualified caregivers, understand potential compensation incentives, collaborate effectively within the community to enhance recruitment and implement retention strategies that uphold each person’s autonomy and communication choice.
• *We offer guidance on engaging and training caregivers and volunteers, as well as collaborating with partner organizations, to expand opportunities for supported living, social programming, education, communication and life-skills development.
• * Advocate for adults who choose AAC, augmentative and adaptive communication which includes typing or spelling on a letterboard, stencilboard or keyboard to communicate.
• *Provide education to clients and families to navigate state/federal funding sources

Type of Clients: Adults

Take Healthcare Insurance: No

• Resource Organization for adults with Developmental Disabilities and their families with a focus on nonspeaking or unreliably speaking people with autism who have been underserved in both appropriate programming and adult living options.

Home Care Agency provides supported living coaches, personal supports and companion services RN led agency provides education above and beyond state requirements. Training for families and paid caregivers include nutrition and special diets, underlying medical conditions that affect behavior in ASD, medication assistant provider certification, supported living as an adult living model and more